Trio allegedly held man hostage at Sydney home to demand ransom from brother

Three men have been charged for the alleged kidnap and torture of a man in a ransom plot in Sydney.

The trio allegedly approached a 31-year-old man when he parked his car to make a phone call in Granville between 4.30pm to 6.30pm on November 23.

They were allegedly armed with bats and bound the man with cable ties before driving away from the scene.

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They allegedly took him to a home in St Marys, then assaulted and tortured him.

Police allege the group targeted and kidnapped the man for financial gain after demanding the victim's brother pay a ransom.

When the brother paid the ransom, the group allegedly failed to set their hostage free and demanded more ransom.

About 5.45am the next day, the men allegedly arranged to meet the victim's brother in Panania to receive the ransom but a fight took place.

The 31-year-old man was able to flee and police were called to the scene.

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The man was taken to hospital for treatment for a black eye, cuts on his head and a deep wound on his left hand.

Following investigations, officers yesterday stormed addresses in Leichhardt, Kogarah and Preston, where they arrested two 19-year-old men and one 25-year-old man.

The trio were charged with a slew of offences including aggravated assault with intent to take/drive motor vehicle-armed with weapon and take/detain in company with intent to ransom occasion.

The two 19-year-old men were refused bail and faced court yesterday and the 25-year-old man is due to face court today.

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